Morgan does not want to take chemistry, because he knows he will fail the class even before taking the course. In addition, he believes that if he takes the course, he won't make any friends in the class. Morgan is suffering from which fallacy?
A) perfection
B) overgeneralization
C) helplessness
D) taking responsibility for others
E) Fear of catastrophic expectations

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Morgan's belief that he will fail the class before even taking it and his assumption that he won't make any friends are examples of catastrophic thinking, where he anticipates the worst possible outcomes without evidence. This aligns with the fear of catastrophic expectations fallacy.

Morgan Does Not Want to Take Chemistry, Because He Knows